CVE-2023-39192
MediumA flaw was found in the Netfilter subsystem in the Linux kernel. The xt_u32 module did not validate the fields in the xt_u32 structure. This flaw allows a local privileged attacker to trigger an out-of-bounds read by setting the size fields with a value beyond the array boundaries, leading to a crash or information disclosure.
CVSS 3.1 score
6.0
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
Weakness type
CWE-125CVE-2023-39192 is a Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability
What is Out-of-bounds Read?
The product reads data past the end or before the beginning of the intended buffer. Learn more on MITRE CWE
References
The following references provide additional information about CVE-2023-39192 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.
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Third Party Advisory
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Zerodayinitiativehttps://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-CAN-18408/Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2226784
Frequently asked questions
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What is CVE-2023-39192?
CVE-2023-39192 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.0 out of 10 , classified as an Out-of-bounds Read flaw (CWE-125) . CVE-2023-39192 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
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What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-39192?
CVE-2023-39192 has a CVSS score of 6.0 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is
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Is there a patch available for CVE-2023-39192?
No patch is currently available for CVE-2023-39192. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
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Is CVE-2023-39192 actively exploited?
No — CVE-2023-39192 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
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What is Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125)?
The product reads data past the end or before the beginning of the intended buffer. View CWE-125 on MITRE CWE →